• Source:JND

A woman in Hyderabad shared a disturbing encounter after she allegedly spotted a man engaged in an obscene act in a public area on Monday. The incident took place at the cycling track along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) of Cyberabad.

The woman claimed the incident took place at around 6:15 am at a time when the area was already crowded with joggers and cyclists. Sharing a social media post, the woman said that the man was masturbating in public. "The man was doing this while the track was crowded. I wish my camera were on so that I could capture his face," she said.

She then claimed that she followed the accused when he attempted to leave the area. She questioned public attitudes towards the safety of women. The woman also addressed her attire in the video, saying, "I was running—what am I supposed to wear?" She added that she deliberately chooses to exercise only after sunrise but still felt unsafe.

‘This guy was jerking off right in front of me. And now he left," she said.

How Did The Netizens React?

The video quickly gained traction online, with many users expressing concern and outrage over the incident.

A user said, "Poor girl has been harassed early in the morning." What is the systemic issue leading to this? It needs to be studied."

It is a shameful incident, and I am sure our

"@hydcitypolice and @SheTeamsCyb," another said.

"Police in Hyderabad nowadays??? Are you serious? This is the new Hyderabad formed in the year 2024. Spoiled Hyderabad," a third commented.

Cyberabad Police Registers Case

 Following the incident, the police have registered a case against the accused. The Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dr Ramesh Reddy confirmed that they are trying to identify the suspect and nab him. "We have allotted search teams to find the person; the search is currently ongoing," the commissioner said. He urged the public to immediately report such incidents by dialing 100, stressing that prompt complaints enable faster police response and improve the chances of tracking offenders. "Raising a complaint formally and immediately would also help us trace the person instantly," he added.

The incident has once again raised safety concerns for women in the city, particularly during early morning hours.

The ORR cycling track is a key infrastructure project and is an attraction among IT and the young crowd. It spans approximately 23 kilometers and features a 4.5-meter-wide path with greenery and crash barriers.

Stretching between Nanakramguda-TSPA and Narsingi-Kollur, the track also includes solar roofing expected to generate up to 16 MW of power. Despite its modern design and popularity among residents, the latest episode highlights gaps in on-ground surveillance and security.

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